[2026] For Band Beginners! Recommended Songs from Popular Bands That Get the Crowd Going at Live Shows

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

10-FEET is a three-piece rock band that energizes the Kansai rock scene as the organizers of Kyoto’s flagship large-scale festival, “Kyoto Daisakusen.” Their 22nd single, Distributed as a digital release, “Dai Zero Kan” was selected as the ending theme song for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.” While each part is technically simple, the band’s ensemble has a major impact—especially the tight unison phrases in the A section—so it’s important to be mindful of this from the practice stage.

Also, if you perform with the same setup as the original, the vocals are handled while playing an instrument, so be careful not to focus too much on one or the other.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Young Skinny – Trash Human, Me (Live at LIQUIDROOM 2023.04.27)

Young Skinny, also known as “Yanski,” are all 2000s-born and have now become a nationally popular young rock band representing Gen Z.

Their candid lyrics that say the hard-to-say, memorable melodies, and precise band ensemble surely make many teens want to cover their songs.

The track we’re introducing this time, “Gomi Ningen, Ore” (“Trash Human, Me”), is quintessentially them: it portrays a protagonist whose unabashed attitude feels refreshing, not in an exhibitionist way but with a decidedly sentimental touch.

Each instrument can be handled if you’ve got the basics down, but watch out for the tasteful arrangements sprinkled throughout—for example, the bass playing a melodic line up in the high positions.

Overall, be mindful of creating clear contrasts between the verse (A-melo), pre-chorus (B-melo), and chorus sections.

While a keyboardist joins them live, the song can be fully reproduced with guitar, bass, and drums, so definitely give it a try.

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KOH-1

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Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyon, the singer-songwriter who skyrocketed in popularity.

It’s a song you can perform as an acoustic solo, but of course it sounds great with a full band too! There’s a synth part in the original, but it should still come together nicely without it.

The tempo is relaxed, making it easy to play and recommended for beginners.

Because the arrangement is simple, the vocals tend to stand out—so make sure to practice your singing well!

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Hane Keisuke

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Saucy Dog "Someday" MUSIC VIDEO

Saucy Dog, also known as “Saushi,” appeared in the 73rd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, cementing their name nationwide.

Their hit song “Itsuka,” which has surpassed 95 million views on YouTube, was also chosen as the theme for AbemaTV’s “AbemaPrime,” making it a popular pick and a great assignment piece for cover bands.

Their band ensemble, steeped in the influence of lyrical UK rock, is truly emotional, and the moving melodies resonate deeply with many listeners.

While the individual parts aren’t particularly difficult and are approachable for beginners, be aware that the song becomes unexpectedly challenging when performed as a band.

In particular, the rhythm section should aim for a delicate yet dynamic performance that mirrors the protagonist’s emotional state.

The bass lines, with melodic phrases played repeatedly in higher positions, also make for excellent practice material—so bassists looking to graduate from the beginner level should definitely give it a try!

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KOH-1

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back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)

When it comes to back number, this song “Takane no Hanako-san” is the one, right? It’s one of their most popular tracks.

If you’re going to perform as a band, a lot of people probably want to play a song that really hypes up the crowd, don’t they? This track has a section with a slightly disco-style drum beat, so it’s perfect for getting everyone excited! Also, since back number is a three-piece band, even if you strip away the strings and other layers in the recording, it still sounds cool with a simple setup of guitar, bass, and drums.

Plus, it’s a great chance for guitarists to use delay! Nail that intro with some sleek spatial effects and make it sound awesome!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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ORANGE SPiCE CLUB 'Kinmokusei' Music Video

How about a brisk rock number that fills you with nostalgia as you listen? It’s a track by Orange Spiny Club, a rock band from Ibaraki, included on their 2020 album “Iratuku Toki wa Itudatte” (“Whenever I’m Irritated”).

The down-to-earth lyrics, unadorned vocals, and their straightforwardness really hit home.

The drums in particular feature many simple phrases, so they should be easy to tackle.

It’s also recommended for mastering guitar arpeggios.

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Araki Jakkan

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[75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen Performance Song] Odoriko / Vaundy: Music Video

A simple and easy song I recommend for guitar, bass, and drums is Vaundy’s “Odoriko.” It was released in 2021 as a digital-only single, and the music video featuring actress Nana Komatsu also drew a lot of attention.

The bass plays root notes in eighths, the drums use a simple 8-beat, and the guitar can be played if you can hold five chords.

Even though the playing itself is easy, the arrangement keeps it from getting boring by changing where each instrument comes in, which makes it a great pick for beginners.

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Hamada Takuya

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